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# Gig Young

(1913–1978)   Actor   United States

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Gig Young was an actor from the United States, best known for *Under the yum-yum tree*.

## Quick Facts About Gig Young

Born November 4, 1913

Died October 19, 1978

Nationality United States

Profession Actor

Notable works Under the yum-yum tree

Spouse http://www.wikidata.org/.well-known/genid/093ff2e0f43d7a31794c6e276c8c5aa4

## About Gig Young

Gig Young was an American actor. He was active in film, television, and theatre from the late 1930's through the 1970's, and was initially known for his portrayals of characters with "light-hearted sophistication." He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969), with two previous nominations for Come Fill the Cup (1952) and Teacher's Pet (1959).

## Awards & Honors

Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

##  Quotes by Gig Young

> [My specialties are corpses, unconscious people and people snoring in spectacular epics.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gig-young/my-specialties-are-corpses-unconscious-people-and-people-snoring-in/)

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[Corpses](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/corpses/)

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> [30 years and 55 pictures - not more than five that were any good, or any good for me.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gig-young/30-years-and-55-pictures-not-more-than-five-that-were-any-good-or-any/)

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[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/028/gig-young-99114_any_30-years-and-55-pictures-not-more-than-f_259750.jpg)

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